Faith
Urgent Prayer Needed: Christians Kidnapped in Nigeria
Faith Facts
- 163 Christians were kidnapped from churches in Kajuru, Kaduna state, Nigeria.
- The attacks occurred during Sunday worship with large numbers of assailants.
- Christian communities in rural Nigeria face heightened persecution and security challenges.
Recent attacks on worshippers in Nigeria have shaken Christian families, as 163 believers were abducted from their churches while gathered in prayer.
Local authorities have launched investigations, but Christian leaders emphasize the urgent need for rescue and protection.
Rev Joseph Hayab described how the attackers stormed the services, initially taking 172 people, nine of whom managed to escape quickly.
“This is a cruel act against innocent people gathered to worship”
said ICC president Shawn Wright.
Global Christian leaders are calling believers everywhere to pray for the safe release of those kidnapped and for their families to be comforted.
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore urged the Nigerian government to act swiftly to defend threatened Christians.
“More must be done to protect them, and I urge the Nigerian government to ensure the swift and safe return of all those who were captured”
Moore stated.
Nigerian voices have challenged the government to defend religious liberty, a right enshrined in the constitution.
Security remains scarce in rural areas, where Christians continue to be particularly vulnerable to violence and abductions.
With Nigeria ranking among the most dangerous countries for followers of Christ, believers are encouraged to stand firm in faith.
Let us pray for peace, courage, and God’s protection over our Nigerian brothers and sisters, trusting that the Lord hears the prayers of the faithful.